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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Garcia vs Muslim Salikhov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Alex Garcia

“The Dominican Nightmare”

15-8-0WelterweightACA

1623Solid

Tale of the tape

15-8-0Record22-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'11"
72,0"Reach70″
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
Tristar GymTeamFighting Eagle

What's at stake

Muslim Salikhov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Alex Garcia carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alex GarciaNow 1623
If they win+21→ 1644
If they lose-11→ 1612
Muslim SalikhovNow 1730
If they win+8→ 1738
If they lose-16→ 1714

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1680 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1706 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

1.81
Sig. strikes / min
3.37
31%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.96
59%
Strike defense
62%
3.72
Takedown avg.
1.07
53%
Takedown accuracy
0%
67%
Takedown defense
72%
0.13
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alex GarciaMuslim Salikhov
165017001750201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (40%)
KO/TKO
15 (68%)
6 (40%)
Submission
2 (9%)
3 (20%)
Decision
5 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Muslim Salikhov66%
Alex Garcia 34%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Muslim Salikhov a 66% favorite over Alex Garcia in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Muslim Salikhov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1730 to 1623, a 107-point edge.

Alex Garcia enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Muslim Salikhov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alex Garcia finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Muslim Salikhov 77%.

Alex Garcia carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.